Demon Siege! The Enemies of Onimusha 3

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IGN takes a closer look at more than 30 evil baddies from Capcom's new actioner.

By Jeremy Dunham

To claim that Onimusha 3: Demon Siege is one of the most anticipated games of the season would be an understatement -- its arrival is absolutely huge. Between its stellar graphics engine, interesting storyline, and heavier emphasis on action, PlayStation 2 owners can't stop mailing us with their questions. As we move closer to Onimusha 3's North American release at the end of this month, however, one of the questions that we've been getting most from our readers is "What kind of enemies can we expect to see?" In fact, we get this plea for new information pretty frequently, and as of late it has turned into one of the most asked queries regarding Onimusha in recent memory. With an outcry like that, how can we go on denying our readers the answer they strive for any longer?

And so, with help from our buddies over at Capcom, IGN has teamed up with the Onimusha 3 Demon Siege production crew to bring you this closer look at the game's packed enemy roster. Though we definitely won't be giving away some of the game's more elaborate enemies or its kickass boss monsters (we have to leave something as surprise don't we?), we will examine more than 30 of the most dastardly bad guys around. But not only will we provide you with a nifty little bit of art to show you what they look like, we're going to give you their history too -- we'll even tell you which time period you can expect to see them in; be it Jacques, Samanosuke's, or both.

Of course, there's a lot more to Onimusha 3 than just the enemies we've highlighted below so there's still plenty to be uncovered once gamers get the chance to play it for themselves on April 27. But in the meantime, give our list a glance and enjoy the read -- as we'll be back with more even sooner than you think.

Zombie Foot Soldier Created from the corpses of men, these are the very first engineered demons to be created by Guildenstern, the Genma demon scientist. Besides roaming the countryside, attacking humans and animals as they go, they sometimes help invade towns and temples under the command of upper-level Genma demons. (Appears: The Past)

Zombie Axe Foot Soldier Made by upgrading the Zombie Foot Soldiers, these engineered demons have double the thirst for war and fighting as their predecessors. Although their intelligence is virtually unchanged from the normal Zombie Foot Soldier, their attacking abilities are heightened, making them capable of long strings of attacks and even jumping attacks. They also carry heavier equipment, making them much more formidable than the standard Zombie Foot Soldier. (Appears: The Past)

Zombie Archer Just like the Zombie Foot Soldiers, these engineered demons are made from the corpses of dead humans. Although they look like the standard Zombie Foot Soldier, their bodies have been specially designed for archery, giving them the eyesight and skill with a bow to accurately shoot down a target at over 1000 meters away. (Appears: The Past)

Three Eyes Made from the bodies of dead ninjas, these engineered demons excel in deadly forms of martial arts, and the slashing attacks interspersed with their quick and nimble movements and jumps are nearly impossible to dodge, even for a seasoned warrior. Also, their distinct three shining eyes can see perfectly well even in the dark. (Appears: The Past)

Dark Crow These engineered demons were created as upgrades to the original Three Eyes demons. Although their strength is basically equal to that of the Three Eyes, their athletic abilities have been greatly increased. Their green eyes can not only see in the dark, but can also sense slight sounds and presences, helping them be aware of their immediate surroundings at all times. (Appears: The Past)

Dark Spider With superb vision, athletic abilities, and combat skills, these engineered demon ninja are known as "spiders." On top of having improved speed, they are equipped with three-pronged blades and "Kunai" throwing knives, making them the perfect assassin. Plus, with abilities like being able to heal themselves when they are hurt, they are in a class by themselves, far above the Three Eyes and Dark Crows. (Appears: The Past)